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Investing in the communities where we operate is at the heart of Williams. We give our time and resources where we can make a difference.

From Our Leadership

It’s about more than just writing checks. In all the areas where we live and work, our employees roll up their sleeves to pitch in, help their neighbors and improve their communities.

Why We Give Back

We take a long-term view to building strong communities and maintaining our reputation as a good neighbor.

Who We Support

Education
Environmental stewardship
Safety (First responders)
Civic & community betterment
Arts & cultural enrichment
Health & human services
United Way

Impact Highlights

Contributed over $13.9 million to 2,151 organizations.
Volunteered at 77 nonprofit organizations across 15 states during Williams Volunteer Week.
Participated in 607 unique engagements with local community stakeholders.

Employee Giving

We empower employees to direct support toward causes that matter most to them and their local communities.

Homegrown Giving: funding for eligible nonprofits and schools where employees are involved.

Matching Gifts: matches personal contributions to eligible organizations by employees and retirees.

Employee Volunteerism

We encourage employees to give back by volunteering their time and talents—as nonprofit board members, mentors, coaches, committee members, volunteer first responders and more.

In 2024, Williams employees volunteered 32,668 hours—approximately $1.1 million in community value using an estimated rate of $33.49 per volunteer hour.

Williams Volunteer Week

Each year, employees across our national footprint join local projects during Williams Volunteer Week. These employee-led events help organizations tackle projects they might not otherwise have the capacity or resources to complete.

Stakeholder Engagements

We listen to stakeholders and use feedback to improve how we work. By understanding local needs and priorities, we build strong relationships and seek collaboration—especially with those most affected by our operations.

In 2024, we held 607 unique engagements with community stakeholders.

Community Giving FAQs

We encourage organizations to recruit Williams employees to share their talents through volunteerism. When actively involved with a community organization, Williams supports its employees through the following employee-driven programs:

Homegrown Giving Grant Program: To help employees meet the unique needs of their local communities, grants are available to support eligible non-profit organizations and schools where Williams employees are involved. Employees complete an online application for the organization(s) where they are involved. If approved, grant recipients receive between $100-$2,500 based on Homegrown Giving guidelines. Grants are paid monthly.
Matching Gifts: Williams matches contributions to eligible non-profit organizations and schools, dollar-for-dollar up to $10,000 per employee or board member and up to $5,000 per retiree, per calendar year. Employees, retirees and board members complete an online application that is sent to the organization for verification. Matching Gifts are paid monthly.
In-Kind Contributions: Williams may be able to provide non-cash contributions such as company owned equipment or services to non-profit organizations and schools. Examples include printing (Tulsa and Houston only), equipment, furniture, computers, etc. In-kind printing may be requested here by the organization.
United Way Match: Williams matches up to $25,000 per year for employee, retiree and board member contributions to United Ways within the company’s operating areas during our annual United Way company campaign.

Matching Gifts

Our Matching Gifts program doubles employees’, retirees’ and board members’ community contributions. Any $25+ gift to an eligible 501(c)(3) organization is matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $10,000 per employee or board member and up to $5,000 per retiree, annually.

Matching Gift Request

United Way

We believe in the mission of the United Way. As part of our commitment, we match any donations up to $25,000 made by employees, retirees and board members to United Way organizations where we operate. We support over 150 local area United Way agencies through active participation, organizing fundraisers and pledging money.

United Way pledging

In-Kind Printing

Williams recognizes and enthusiastically accepts our responsibility to the communities we serve. We offer in-kind printing to eligible non-profit organizations in the Tulsa, OK, and Houston, TX, areas.

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Giving Back to Our Communities